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Old 02-25-2014, 10:17 AM   #1
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Where to buy headliner bows???

Anybody know a company that is producing these bows? I am coming up empty handed. Would like a metal set. Let me know. Thanks
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:37 AM   #2
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Re: Where to buy headliner bows???

Far as I know, those are still a salvage part.
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:50 AM   #3
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Re: Where to buy headliner bows???

Here's a link showing how you can make your own bows with some 3/16" rod.
https://www.hotrodhotline.com/conten...bows-ron-fryer
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Old 02-25-2014, 01:31 PM   #4
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Re: Where to buy headliner bows???

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Here's a link showing how you can make your own bows with some 3/16" rod.
https://www.hotrodhotline.com/conten...bows-ron-fryer
That's the wrong type of bows. Our Surburbans have wide trim style bows. Thanks anyways. Anyone else with suggestions?
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Old 02-25-2014, 01:36 PM   #5
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Re: Where to buy headliner bows???

I've never removed mine.

Doesn't the plastic chrome trim piece just snap over the rod?
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Old 02-25-2014, 02:04 PM   #6
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Re: Where to buy headliner bows???

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I've never removed mine.

Doesn't the plastic chrome trim piece just snap over the rod?
No, they snap into a "channel". The headliner guy broke some of mine last year (no fault of his, they are really brittle). Hoping someone could point me to a company that makes a new set.

May just remove them all, JB Weld the broken/weak areas and then paint them white to match the headliner. May just have to give that a try when it warms up....hopefully soon!!!
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Old 02-25-2014, 02:46 PM   #7
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Re: Where to buy headliner bows???

If you're good with a slightly non-stock look, the bows from a '94-97 Dodge Van will work. You'll need to trim about 1-1.5" off the length. They snap nicely into the stock Suburban channel and come with their own end caps. I believe Mopar no longer makes new ones, but they're available in the wrecking yards.
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Old 02-25-2014, 04:25 PM   #8
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Re: Where to buy headliner bows???

There is a guy on this board (and CL) selling bows. They may be gone already, but its worth a shot: http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/4325386261.html
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